RITZ THEATRE PROGRAMS

﻿The Ritz Theatre is an African-American oriented theatre in the LaVilla neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The theater, which seats 402, is used for a variety of music, dance and theatrical productions. The spacious lobby is also used for private functions.

Just off the lobby is the Ritz Musem which holds 11,000 square feet of exhibits. LaVilla is considered "the mecca for African American culture and heritage" in Florida. ﻿

The Ritz Theater was designed in the Art Deco style by local architect Jefferson Powell and constructed in 1929. LaVilla had a thriving, vibrant culture from 1921 to 1971, when it was known as the "Harlem of the South". ﻿

Ritz Theatre & Museum is dedicated to providing cultural programs and services for the community and for visitors to the southeastern United States. While our focus is on the events and achievements of African Americans, we could not celebrate these achievemnts without acknowledging and including performing and visual artists from all cultures and nationalities who have been long time supporters of American performing and visual art forms.

Ritz Voices ELITE & Ritz Voices Children's Chorus!

Two all city choruses featuring performers ages 10+. The ELITE chorus features performances 10th grade and older. RVCC includes children in grades 3-9.